Richard M. Scaife

Richard M. Scaife was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for his influence in media and politics. He inherited wealth from his family's paper manufacturing business and used it to fund various media outlets, including the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Scaife was an active supporter of conservative causes and policy debates in the United States, often promoting free-market principles and limited government. His philanthropy extended to education and public policy initiatives. Despite controversies surrounding some of his political activities, he was recognized for his significant impact on media and conservative political discourse in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.